Which Optimus Prime Memorabilia would you get signed?

[Ravagecat]

As most of you would be aware Peter Cullen is scheduled to be attending Supa Nova in November. It has been a long time grail of mine to have something signed by him, but I just can't decide what...

As the tittle suggests please help me with the decision by submitting your choice if you had the following to choose from:

1. Vintage MIB G1 Optimus Prime

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p498/ravagecat/20141028_183939copy_zpsc08f66a0.jpg (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/ravagecat/media/20141028_183939copy_zpsc08f66a0.jpg.html)

2. 20th Anniversary MISB Masterpiece Optimus Prime

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p498/ravagecat/20141028_182152copy_zpse82871d5.jpg (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/ravagecat/media/20141028_182152copy_zpse82871d5.jpg.html)

3. 25th Anniversary MISB TF Universe Re-issue Optimus Prime

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p498/ravagecat/20141028_181857copy_zps29cc61c8.jpg (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/ravagecat/media/20141028_181857copy_zps29cc61c8.jpg.html)

[Sinnertwin]

Vintage G1
It's where it all started :)

[BruiseLee]

Vintage G1
It's where it all started :)

Seconded. A Peter Cullen across the chest of Optimus would look great on display!

[5FDP]

I'd get him to sign a nice photo instead. I wouldn't allow a MIB vintage to be defaced (unless I bought it like that originally). You can probably guess which option I voted :p

[UltraMarginal]

I'm not usually one to sign stuff, unless I can make it unique.

You could get him to sign the 20th anniversary prime, cross out the 2 and put a 3 next to it. and when he signs it, get him to date his signature as well. that makes it a clear 30th anniversary signature.

or take the G1, which is awesome btw, and sign and date that with some reference to 30 years later.

[Sharky]

The Vintage across the top right of the flap in a nice silver ink would look great.

i am going to get my TF Movie poster signed

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/Steves_collection/Transformers%20Movie/63553783Global.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Steves_collection/media/Transformers%20Movie/63553783Global.jpg.html)

Adding to the list of:

Shia
Megan Fox
Josh
Julie White (not pictured as i havent updated my photo)

i am hoping i can get him to sign his "Peter Cullen Optimus Prime"

(I Should mention i am not Physically attending myself but have organised with a good friend to get it signed on my behlaf)

[Trent]

Vintage G1. With a close second beng the 20th Anniversary MP.

[DELTAprime]

OK I would get the G1 Prime signed. But I'd keep in mind something I saw on Toy Hunter. Apparently there are a large number of toy collectors that see signatures on toy boxes as vandalism and it lowers the value of the item.

[Sinnertwin]

OK I would get the G1 Prime signed. But I'd keep in mind something I saw on Toy Hunter. Apparently there are a large number of toy collectors that see signatures on toy boxes as vandalism and it lowers the value of the item.

:confused:
The original voice actor of a cultural icon for 30 years signs a box and it's considered vandalism? Pass me my lead pipe

[DELTAprime]

:confused:
The original voice actor of a cultural icon for 30 years signs a box and it's considered vandalism? Pass me my lead pipe

I was thinking WTF when I heard that, but there are some strange toy collectors out there. I always thought signatures increased the items value till I saw that episode.

[Ultra Mackness]

I'd get the 20th Anniversary Prime signed. I couldn't do it to my original but I think that an autograph across the matrix at the bottom of the box would look cool!

[UltraMarginal]

Also take an Eeyore to get a signature on.

[griffin]

I was thinking WTF when I heard that, but there are some strange toy collectors out there. I always thought signatures increased the items value till I saw that episode.

Probably look on ebay. A signature can't be verified without a certificate of authenticity (not sure how much that costs), so people are weary of claims that a toy has been signed by a certain person, because it could be a fake scribble by the seller trying to make money.

So without significant proof of it being the person being claimed, it is pretty much like a toy that a kid has written their name on to say it is their property.
And even WITH proof, probably only Optimus and Megatron would be the only toys that could even hold their value or increase it with a Cullen or Welker signature. Anyone else and it would be more sentimental value than resale value in the item. Even to people who are dedicated collectors of a particular character, because it would be their aim to get something signed themselves, so that they have met the voice actor (if they are still alive).


I just did a search for "signed" and "autographed" on ebay, and filtered for "sold listings" and most autographed toys were actually KO "reissues" (by the one person), and between those and real toys, I think I only saw two that sold for more than an equivalent toy that wasn't autographed.
Examples...
- Optimus Trailer signed by Peter Cullen (plus other parts and booklets) - US$40 (less than the value of the toys on their own)
- Optimus "reissue" KO signed by Peter Cullen - $80-110 (other "reissues" sell for between $80-120)
- MP-01 JP Optimus/Convoy signed by Peter Cullen - under $180 as an offer was submitted (loose MP-01 toys go for up to US$150, and sealed ones are around $300-350)
- Dinobot "reissues" (KO Grimlock/Greg Berger and Swoop/Michael Bell) - $60 (other "reissues sell for about that, and more to those who don't know about the fakes)
- original MP Grimlock signed by Gregg Berger - US$222 (some are selling for more than that)
- FunPub carded 2013 Depth Charge signed by David Sobolov (not that you can tell from the scribble) - US$1 (yes, $1), US$20, US$36, US$50 (the carded figure was $39 from the Club store, so three people lost money)

The odd one out is a Generations 2014 Armada Starscream, signed by Michael Dobson, sold for US$150. That's the only one I could find on ebay that actually sold for a lot more than if it was not autographed.


Get something autographed because you will treasure it, not because you want to sell it or want to protect its value in case you do sell it later.
Autographs are a personal thing, so make sure the item and the moment is something special for you to remember forever.

[MayzaPrime]

I will be getting my Don Fig Optimus Prime/Primals poster signed... It already has Garry Chalk signature. I will just need Neil Kaplens signture.

I am having trouble deciding which Optimus Figure to get signed as well...

Hasbro MP-10 Optimus
Commemorative Optimus
25th Anniversary Optimus

[lancalot]

Just remember to get a picture with him and the figure signed so that your proof.... better than a certificate of authenticity i reckon ....
Also it a moment you can remember and treasure ....the time when you wait hours in a line.. :p

[Bidoofdude]

If you don't plan on selling the MIB vintage, go with that. If you do, I'd go with the Masterpiece. He already has a cool box, which would be great topped with a signature. The 25th Anniversary reissue is less special to me, mainly because of the colour difference. The MIB would be very special.

[Magnus]

Of the three, I voted for the 20th Anniversary MP - most interesting box.

Would you consider getting a DVD or a Blu-ray signed?

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm personally considering getting a G1 DVD jacket signed. :)

[Megatran]

On the G1 cartoon dvd re-mastered, there's an appearance by Peter Cullen in one of the extras segment. The opening applause by the people in the room was uplifting & uneffingbelievable. :)

[GoktimusPrime]

On the G1 cartoon dvd re-mastered, there's an appearance by Peter Cullen in one of the extras segment. The opening applause by the people in the room was uplifting & uneffingbelievable. :)
Could you please confirm for me that the re-mastered DVD is free of those annoying added sound effects from the original DVDs taken from Kid Rhino?

[Megatran]

Could you please confirm for me that the re-mastered DVD is free of those annoying added sound effects from the original DVDs taken from Kid Rhino?
Not sure what you mean. Which sound effects you referring to?

[GoktimusPrime]

Not sure what you mean. Which sound effects you referring to?
Compare:
Original opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kTeEEET2L4)
Kid Rhino opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVXO1LoqxUs)

And from TFwiki (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Rhino_Entertainment):
In 2002 Rhino remastered the Generation 1 cartoon series for release on DVD, to subsequent controversy. As the original broadcast masters (the tapes used for broadcast) had degraded to an unacceptable level of visual quality over the years, Rhino opted to use pre-broadcast masters that had far superior clarity and picture quality. Unfortunately, as these pre-broadcast tapes used unfinished animation, the episodes included on Rhino's DVDs suffered from animation errors, missing special effects and colouring mistakes that did not occur in the original 1980s broadcasts.
Additionally, Rhino contracted post-production studio Magno Sound & Video to remaster the monaural soundtrack to a 5.1 surround soundtrack worthy of a DVD release. Unfortunately, Magno's engineers added in some 30 tracks of new sound effects to this new soundtrack, and once again Rhino's DVDs introduced new elements that were largely seen as undesirable. Rhino representatives rather disingenuously attempted to claim that these sound effects were there all along and that fans had simply been unable to hear them before, despite evidence to the contrary.
The new sounds include abnormally loud and glossy stock sound effects for lasers, explosions, and swooping jets layered across numerous scenes. The show's commercial bumpers were also altered, with motor, laser, and transforming sound effects added where there had originally been only music and Victor Caroli's voice.

The added sounds are just downright annoying!

[drifand]

[QUOTE=DELTAprime;441830]I was thinking WTF when I heard that, but there are some strange toy collectors out there. I always thought signatures increased the items value till I saw that episode.[/

Totally dislike such people and I believe is the other way round of more people who appreciate his signature.

[DELTAprime]

Compare:
Original opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kTeEEET2L4)
Kid Rhino opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVXO1LoqxUs)

And from TFwiki (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Rhino_Entertainment):
In 2002 Rhino remastered the Generation 1 cartoon series for release on DVD, to subsequent controversy. As the original broadcast masters (the tapes used for broadcast) had degraded to an unacceptable level of visual quality over the years, Rhino opted to use pre-broadcast masters that had far superior clarity and picture quality. Unfortunately, as these pre-broadcast tapes used unfinished animation, the episodes included on Rhino's DVDs suffered from animation errors, missing special effects and colouring mistakes that did not occur in the original 1980s broadcasts.
Additionally, Rhino contracted post-production studio Magno Sound & Video to remaster the monaural soundtrack to a 5.1 surround soundtrack worthy of a DVD release. Unfortunately, Magno's engineers added in some 30 tracks of new sound effects to this new soundtrack, and once again Rhino's DVDs introduced new elements that were largely seen as undesirable. Rhino representatives rather disingenuously attempted to claim that these sound effects were there all along and that fans had simply been unable to hear them before, despite evidence to the contrary.
The new sounds include abnormally loud and glossy stock sound effects for lasers, explosions, and swooping jets layered across numerous scenes. The show's commercial bumpers were also altered, with motor, laser, and transforming sound effects added where there had originally been only music and Victor Caroli's voice.

The added sounds are just downright annoying!

The first Madman release was Kid Rhino's audio on top of a transfer from some broadcast tapes. The current Madman release and Shout Factory's equivalent are a 2.0 soundtrack (not sure of the source) that is faithful to the original (no machine gunning Seekers, yay), but the video is a mishmash (mostly in season one) of Kid Rhino's video and the broadcast tapes from Madman's first release. I'd hardly call the season one video remastered, more like re-edited. But yes the audio is fixed.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I'd get my 25th anniversary reissue signed because it is still MISB and could get the box signed, I dont own a MIB original one. Of course my 20th Anniversary one is MISB too so I could get that done but not as much signage space. I'd probably get one of my dozen or so different Prime t-shirts signed as well.

[Ravagecat]

Wow...thanks heaps for the overwhelming responses to this subject everyone :):cool:


I'd get him to sign a nice photo instead. I wouldn't allow a MIB vintage to be defaced (unless I bought it like that originally). You can probably guess which option I voted :p

Thanks for your opinion, there are plenty of fans out there that feel the same as you and that's cool. I personally don't see it as defacing the toy if it is done well (which is why I wanted input from other fans)



I'm not usually one to sign stuff, unless I can make it unique.

You could get him to sign the 20th anniversary prime, cross out the 2 and put a 3 next to it. and when he signs it, get him to date his signature as well. that makes it a clear 30th anniversary signature.

or take the G1, which is awesome btw, and sign and date that with some reference to 30 years later.

Lols on the crossing out the 2 but I see where you're going with that ;) Your second comment is worth considering thanks :)



The Vintage across the top right of the flap in a nice silver ink would look great.

i am going to get my TF Movie poster signed

Adding to the list of:

Shia
Megan Fox
Joshhttp://www.otca.com.au/boards/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Julie White (not pictured as i havent updated my photo)

i am hoping i can get him to sign his "Peter Cullen Optimus Prime"

(I Should mention i am not Physically attending myself but have organised with a good friend to get it signed on my behlaf)

What a great piece of memorabillia you have there :) I like your idea about the top flap. Thanks Sharky :)


OK I would get the G1 Prime signed. But I'd keep in mind something I saw on Toy Hunter. Apparently there are a large number of toy collectors that see signatures on toy boxes as vandalism and it lowers the value of the item.

Ha! that's their opinion. As I'm never likely to sell these figures the monetary value of the toy is irrelevant to me. Having Peter Cullen's signature on one of my Optimus Prime toys would increase it's sentimental value to me infinitely! :cool:


Also take an Eeyore to get a signature on.

At $50 per signature, I don't think so :p


Just remember to get a picture with him and the figure signed so that your proof.... better than a certificate of authenticity i reckon ....
Also it a moment you can remember and treasure ....the time when you wait hours in a line.. :p

Was planning on it buddy. I'll get him to sign the chosen Op Prime toy then get a nice snap of the three of us ;):D


Of the three, I voted for the 20th Anniversary MP - most interesting box.

Would you consider getting a DVD or a Blu-ray signed?

Good idea but na. My dvd's sit stacked in a shelf where you can only see the spine. My Optimus primes toys however are on display to see. I'd want to look at that signature on a regular basis :)

[GoktimusPrime]

Thanks for that info, DELTAprime. :) I'm thinking about getting a copy of the remastered G1 Season 1 DVD to get Cullen to sign, since he is the voice actor for G1 Optimus Prime and Ironhide (hey, Ironhide needs love too!), so it makes sense to me to get Cullen to autograph something that he was directly involved with -- i.e. the G1 cartoon.

Also, I can't personally make it to the cons, but a lovely friend of mine has generously offered to help me -- so a DVD is something that can be more easily carried and later posted to me. :) I might consider getting something larger like a toy signed if I were personally attending the con to meet him. I'd definitely pay to have a photo taken with him while holding a toy -- maybe MP1 Convoy. :D

I really hope that Cullen comes to Sydney SupaNova in the near future!

[UltraMarginal]

Lols on the crossing out the 2 but I see where you're going with that ;) Your second comment is worth considering thanks :)


It's the sort of thing I do, I guess.

Dan Shea was out here at a Stargate convention, he's the stunt co-ordinator for Stargate SG-1, he was Richard Dean Andersons Stunt Double and he also played a bit part as Sergeant Siler in 47 episodes.

One of the elements of his bit part was that he and one of the directors Peter DeLuise would stand in the background of a passing shot on the base having a discussion and one of them would be holding a massive (like over a meter long "wrench"), it was mentioned in the behind the scenes on an early season dvd. it's a bit of a game to see how many times you can pick them out.

anyway, I purchased a reasonable sized shifting spanner and took that for him to sign. he enjoyed it, he has actually signed spanners in the past.



If Peter Cullen was going to be in Sydney I'd consider taking either my MIB MP-04 or maybe my original prime trailer (with a broken back door hinge and flat tyres) for him to sign.

[drifand]

May I suggest NOT to give fake items for Peter Cullen to sign.
IMO very distasteful and very disrespectful to him regardless how harmless you all may think it is. While I don't expect people to understand but those who do, good on ya.

[Skullcruncher]

Ideally I would ask him to sign a G1 cell - obviously with Optimus on it. I couldn't do a G1 toy, it really does deface the box.

Whatever chosen if done properly it should increase the value, one exception - direct on a G1 box will reduce the value if anyone cares.


May I suggest NOT to give fake items for Peter Cullen to sign.
IMO very distasteful and very disrespectful to him regardless how harmless you all may think it is. While I don't expect people to understand but those who do, good on ya.

For sure, might as well just get him to sign a Rodimus prime toy! :D Plus how would he feel? I'm sure he's signed enough to know about KO's.

[GoktimusPrime]

To be fair, as a non-collector, I don't know if Cullen would be able to tell the difference between a legit and high quality counterfeit. I personally can't tell the difference off hand! :o When the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney had their 1980s exhibition, there was a MISB 1984 G1 Optimus Prime displayed there. Box was flawless and I thought that it might be a counterfeit. So I took a photo of it then went home and compared it with the online guide that shows you how to spot the differences -- turns out it was legit (so I went and saw the exhibit for a second time and drooled over that toy :D).

I'm sure that people who are keenly collecting G1 off the aftermarket now might be able to tell the difference -- but I'm not one of them, so I can't, and I'm guessing that Peter Cullen isn't one either, so it wouldn't surprise me if he couldn't tell the difference either. Also, he would be signing hundreds of toys and memorabilia at these events, so he most likely isn't going to pause and go, "Now wait, before I sign this, I'm going to have to inspect it for authenticity!" :p Someone puts a toy in front of him and asks for a signature, he signs it. Has a nice chat etc., but then needs to move onto the next fan who's waiting his/her turn.

But I do agree that getting Cullen to autograph a counterfeit is poor form. Then again, I think that purchasing counterfeits is just poor form to begin with. :p I'd personally value Cullen's signature on a serviette over his signature on a counterfeit figure.

[Sharky]

On a side not and more a curiosity what do you think his popularity at the convention would be. Some guests you end up not having to que for too long others are multiple hours... Where do you think Cullen would sit in the geek pool of popularity considering the other guests attending?

[drifand]

To be fair, as a non-collector, I don't know if Cullen would be able to tell the difference between a legit and high quality counterfeit. I personally can't tell the difference off hand! :o When the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney had their 1980s exhibition, there was a MISB 1984 G1 Optimus Prime displayed there. Box was flawless and I thought that it might be a counterfeit. So I took a photo of it then went home and compared it with the online guide that shows you how to spot the differences -- turns out it was legit (so I went and saw the exhibit for a second time and drooled over that toy :D).


But I do agree that getting Cullen to autograph a counterfeit is poor form. Then again, I think that purchasing counterfeits is just poor form to begin with. :p I'd personally value Cullen's signature on a serviette over his signature on a counterfeit figure.


I do not expect Peter Cullen to know. The morals however bashes what he stands for and he is signing in good faith as a honourable guest. By letting him sign a fake G1 or whatever non official hasbro/takara tomy. You are saying Peter Cullen has agreed this fake is all good regardless he knows or don't know it. Hence is not a good take.

I can have 4 pairs of air Jordan's and one of them is a ko, this does not make it okay for me to ask Michael Jordan to sign for all of them thinking is okay as they are for myself and only one is ko. Is not, is a very low act.

Naturally what you do in life no one can control what you do.
However you are damaging his autograph by saying he approved my ko.

[drifand]

On a side not and more a curiosity what do you think his popularity at the convention would be. Some guests you end up not having to que for too long others are multiple hours... Where do you think Cullen would sit in the geek pool of popularity considering the other guests attending?

Would think he be the most popular as transformers and non transformers fans will know him more than a Star Trek star (apologies to Star Trek fans)

[griffin]

Hmm (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0191520/)... well, Supanova has never been one for Transformers or toy themes, so there might not be a huge rush for the roles he's done the most of (Transformers cartoons & movies). Most of those millions of people who saw the Movies who aren't fans or familiar with him probably wouldn't recognise who he is, or even knew he was in the Movies.

Of his other work, Knight Rider is very old now, and not as big here as it was in America.

While, Pooh Bear is a bit like Barney the Dinosaur - heaps of kids watch it, but no one really becomes fans beyond 5 or 6 years old.

His other works have pretty much been secondary or minor roles, or short-lived major roles... neither of which would draw too many fans from way back.

I think that since he's pretty much only ever done voice work, people won't recognise him enough, or identify as well, as the TV and Movie actor guests that they get.
I might be surprised, but I think he won't be as over-whelmed as some of the other guests.

[GoktimusPrime]

On a side not and more a curiosity what do you think his popularity at the convention would be. Some guests you end up not having to que for too long others are multiple hours... Where do you think Cullen would sit in the geek pool of popularity considering the other guests attending?
Prior to 2007, I think it would've probably been a lot cheaper and faster to meet and greet international stars like Cullen. But post-2007, a lot of people who aren't necessarily fanatical enthusiasts of Transformers (including fans of both the live action films and TF Prime) will have an interest in meeting Cullen.

If I were personally meeting him, I would bring something from the 1980s for him to sign, to demonstrate that I've been a fan since 1984. e.g. G1 Marvel #1, 1984 toy catalogue, G1 1984 toy etc. I would bring MP1 to pose with him though. :)


I do not expect Peter Cullen to know. The morals however bashes what he stands for and he is signing in good faith as a honourable guest. By letting him sign a fake G1 or whatever non official hasbro/takara tomy. You are saying Peter Cullen has agreed this fake is all good regardless he knows or don't know it. Hence is not a good take.

I can have 4 pairs of air Jordan's and one of them is a ko, this does not make it okay for me to ask Michael Jordan to sign for all of them thinking is okay as they are for myself and only one is ko. Is not, is a very low act.

Naturally what you do in life no one can control what you do.
However you are damaging his autograph by saying he approved my ko.
Oh yes, I absolutely agree with this. Purchasing a counterfeit is pretty poor form; having a counterfeit autographed is even poorer. :o

[griffin]

Would think he be the most popular as transformers and non transformers fans will know him more than a Star Trek star (apologies to Star Trek fans)

Star Trek and Star Wars people are the best draw-cards, which is why they cost so much... and there are multiple conventions in America just for those two properties.

Looking at the list of guests this year for Brisbane and Adelaide (http://www.supanova.com.au/guests/), I think the most popular ones will be the ones from Dr Who, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Transformers (there's actually two TFs guests this year, so bring your copies of DOTM with you as well), Power Rangers, and maybe Mythbusters, Stargate and the Hobbit.

[Kapryiath]

Hahaha , my optimus prime pen arrived today , i'm totally getting something signed by Peter using my optimus prime pen! :P my vote is for the mp figure btw

[5FDP]

I'd personally value Cullen's signature on a serviette over his signature on a counterfeit figure.

Sums up my thoughts exactly.


Hahaha , my optimus prime pen arrived today , i'm totally getting something signed by Peter using my optimus prime pen! :P my vote is for the mp figure btw

Get him to sign the pen using the pen :p

[Bidoofdude]

Hahaha , my optimus prime pen arrived today , i'm totally getting something signed by Peter using my optimus prime pen! :P my vote is for the mp figure btw

Get the pen signed and then get him to sign something with the signed pen. :p

[GoktimusPrime]

Hahaha , my optimus prime pen arrived today , i'm totally getting something signed by Peter using my optimus prime pen! :P my vote is for the mp figure btw
Best. :D You should totally take a photo of him signing with the Optimus Prime pen.

Also... could/should the queue for Cullen be referred to as a... Convoy? ;)

[Ravagecat]

with 64.29% of the votes going to MIB G1 Optimus Prime may I present the final product...:D:cool:

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p498/ravagecat/20141129_182518copy_zpsb981a23c.jpg (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/ravagecat/media/20141129_182518copy_zpsb981a23c.jpg.html)

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p498/ravagecat/20141129_182531copy_zpsc98bc1f9.jpg (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/ravagecat/media/20141129_182531copy_zpsc98bc1f9.jpg.html)

It was absolutely well worth the effort to goto to Supa Nova this year. I'd just like to say that meeting Peter Cullen was definitely a high for us (me and my son). The guy came across really genuine and friendly and you got that instant feeling of wanting to sit and chat (sucks that we only had a few minutes :(). Signing the toy has made it priceless for us and it is this and the memory of meeting such an iconic figure\person in the Transformer Universe that has guaranteed the fact that this is something my son and I will cherish forever :cool:

[jazzcomp]

Awesome! :)
Is the signature on the box better than or the same as on the toy?

[Mr_K]

with 64.29% of the votes going to MIB G1 Optimus Prime may I present the final product...:D:cool:

Wow!!! An MIB one, that's insane!

[Bidoofdude]

That's really nice, reminds me of the Takara Anniversary Logos. :)